UK coronavirus strain detected in at least 60 countries: WHO

The South African variant, which like the UK strain is believed to be more infectious. (File/AFP)

• The South African variant, which like the UK strain is believed to be more infectious

GENEVA: The UK coronavirus strain has been detected in at least 60 countries, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, 10 more than a week ago.
The South African variant, which like the UK strain is believed to be more infectious, has now been reported in 23 countries and territories, the WHO said in a statement.